£20,000 - £25,000
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX-STi Type UK
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 401
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Subaru WRX STi 'Type UK' boasts significant performance upgrades, including an engine rebuild to 2.35 liters, producing 400-430bhp. With only c40,000 miles and a comprehensive history, it's a track-ready machine, though some wear is visible.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, slight wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
JF1GDBKH33G035013
Chassis No:
Odometer:
40,000 miles
AM53 HYA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced at the 2001 Frankfurt Show, the STI is powered by a 265bhp 2.0-litre flat-four engine; a 2003 facelift introduced revised suspension and a few engine tweaks
The WRX STi 'Type UK' is the officially imported, United Kingdom-specific version of Subaru's high-performance rally-bred flagship.
Unlike Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) imports, these cars were built for European roads and originally sold through official Subaru UK dealerships
So, this 2003 example was very well specified to begin with, but has been developed further by a series of dedicated (older) enthusiast-owners, who have properly invested in it, now offering staggering and reliable performance
Back in 2007, the engine was taken to 2.35-litres (Wiseco 97.5mm stroker piston kit) and fully rebuilt by Subaru specialists Zen Performance of Cambridgeshire at a cost of £12,700 (full details in the file)
Further developments included an ECU set up by Litchfield, an APS 3.5-inch race exhaust, AP 6-pot callipers and discs,...
Points of note
£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,057
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,618
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 19 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
39,655 miles
Registration Date
2003-10-10
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 07 2022 with 39,655 miles
Passed
On Nov 20 2021 with 39,243 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 19 2020 with 38,725 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 22 2019 with 38,269 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2018 with 38,074 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2017 with 37,879 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 16 2016 with 37,070 miles
Passed
On May 06 2015 with 36,951 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On May 12 2014 with 36,211 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2013 with 33,453 miles
Passed
On May 26 2012 with 31,639 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- presenter notified engine non standard no cat test
Passed
On May 26 2011 with 29,062 miles
Passed
On May 19 2010 with 26,346 miles
Passed
On Apr 08 2009 with 24,168 miles
Failed
On Apr 08 2008 with 15,606 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Apr 08 2008 with 15,606 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Dec 22 2006 with 11,956 miles
Failed
On Dec 21 2006 with 11,955 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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